title: Serological reactions to Leptospira species in buffalo (Syncerus caffer) from the Kruger National Park.
abstract: Four hundred and six serum samples from buffalo (Syncerus caffer) were tested for leptospirosis, using the microscopic agglutination test. Seven buffaloes (1.7%) reacted positive and 27 (6.6%) inconclusive. Reactions against L. tarassovi and L. hardjo were the most prevalent.
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Research Institute, Onderstepoort.
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Myburgh
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Bengis
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Bester
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Chaparro
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002020:Buffaloes / Q000276:immunology*; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000635:transmission; D007919:Leptospira / Q000276:immunology*; D007922:Leptospirosis / Q000635:transmission / Q000662:veterinary*; D016036:Seroepidemiologic Studies; D013019:South Africa